Measles cases continue to rise in Arizona, Utah

(The Center Square) – Arizona and Utah continue to see an increase in measles cases.

Ten new cases were reported this week in Arizona, bringing this year’s total to 205.

Most of the new cases (nine) are in Mohave County, where the most cases (200) have been documented this year. The other new case is in Coconino County, which, prior to this week, had not reported any incidents.

Navajo County has seen four measles cases this year.

Nicole Witt, director of Public Health Preparedness for the Arizona Department of Health Services, said the state is recommending people get vaccinated for measles.

“The measles vaccination is the best protection against measles,” Witt told The Center Square. “The majority of our cases in Arizona as well as the majority of the cases nationally, are related to measles are related to unvaccinated individuals, so if folks are unsure of their vaccination status or have not yet received their measles vaccination, we strongly encourage the individuals get up to date as soon as possibl...